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Apple ebooks judge to limit antitrust remedies

The federal judge who last month found Apple Inc. liable for fixing ebook prices said she plans to limit the remedies sought by the U.S. to ensure they "rest as lightly as possible" on the way the company does business.U.S. District Judge Denise Cote in Manhattan Tuesday said she intends to... Continue reading at 'Crains New York'

[ Crains New York | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Apple ebooks case, judge inclined to appoint antitrust monitor

Apple may escape some of the penalties sought by the government in the ebook price-fixing case.     Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ghost in the Machine: Does Print+Ebook Bundling Have a Future?

Several publishers are finding success with print+ebook bundling, yet the industry remains reticent to embrace what seems an obvious direction for the industry. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DOJ offers to cut injunction time in Apple ebook case, stays firm on key points

The US Justice Department was insistent that its proposed injunction against Apple for alleged ebook price fixing was the proper remedy earlier this month, but it's now willing to budge on that somewhat. As Reuters reports, the DOJ has offered to cut the length of the injunction from ten to five... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Justice Department scolds Apple while seeking lighter ebook penalties

Even as federal antitrust lawyers proposed a slight reduction in their proposed penalties in the Apple ebook case, they stepped up their criticism of the company for continuing to insist it did nothing wrong.     Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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VIDEO: How to make money from ebooks

With many more authors appealing direct to the public by releasing their novels themselves over the internet, are any of them able to make money? Continue reading at 'BBC World'

[ BBC World | 2013-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Easily find free ebooks

Summer’s winding down, but there’s still time to score free ebooks for any vacation reading. In this video, we’ll show you you where to go online to get free books, which are often classic novels now in the public domain. You’ll want to start with Project Gutenberg’s site, which offers the most... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2013-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DOJ defends Apple ebook price fixing injunction, says publishers had it easy

The US Department of Justice isn't buying publishers' arguments that proposed injunctions against Apple for alleged ebook price fixing are excessive and contradictory. DOJ attorney Lawrence Buterman claims in a response letter that the penalties against Apple are necessarily harsher, since it... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judge scolds Apple for lack of remorse in ebook antitrust case

A federal judge took Apple to task on Friday for showing no contrition about potentially defrauding its customers of hundreds of millions of dollars. "None of the publishers nor Apple have expressed any remorse" about colluding to fix electronic book prices in 2010, said District Judge Denise... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2013-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judge denies Apple's request to suspend ebook antitrust ruling

Apple, in its ongoing battle over an ebook price fixing scandal, has been dealt yet another setback. Last month, Judge Denise Cote ruled that Apple had violated antitrust laws in conspiring with publishers to raise ebook prices. Cupertino asked for a temporary suspension of her ruling while it... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ebook Sales Are Flattening Out: Are Tablets to Blame?

With reports showing ebook sales growth is in serious decline, Nicholas Carr examines possible reasons why and wonders if tablets aren't to blame. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers fight Apple ebook ruling

Five major publishers are challenging restrictions imposed on Apple after it was found guilty of ebook price-fixing. Continue reading at 'BBC World'

[ BBC World | 2013-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Busy Negotiating First Russian Ebook Contracts

Amazon has contracted Rosman to supply its first ebook titles for sale in Russia. For now, the retailer is concentrating on digital in lieu of establishing a Russian print supply chain. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As Ebooks Strain Libraries, Can Self-Publishers Make Inroads?

The cost of ebooks has strained relations between libraries and publishers, forcing both to look for solutions. One answer is coming from distributors of self-published ebooks. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers say ebook restrictions would hurt them, not Apple

Five book publishers have objected to restrictions that would be placed on Apple's business after it was found guilty last month of conspiring to fix prices for ebooks.A New York federal judge ruled in July that Apple conspired with the publishers to fix prices for ebooks, snuffing out... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers object to proposed Apple ebook remedies

As Apple returns to court on Friday to fight with government lawyers over proposed restrictions on its ebook business, the company is getting a little belated help from its alleged co-conspirators.     Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Surveying Publisher Approaches to Ebook Production

ZOO Digital surveys digital publishing executives about their ebook workflows and the comparative advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing and internal production. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple fires back, calls DOJ ebook remedies 'draconian and punitive'

In a filing on Friday, Apple Inc. fired back against a series of measures proposed by federal attorneys that would restrict the company's ability to strike electronic-book deals.     Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Feds, states want Apple to revamp ebook practices

The Justice Department and 33 state attorneys general want to force Apple to sign contracts with publishers that don't prevent Apple or other ebook stores from competing on price.     Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Feds proposed Apple ebook remedies include antitrust monitor

One month after a New York federal  judge ruled that Apple Inc. had conspired to fix electronic book prices, the Department of Justice has proposed a series of restrictions on Apple's digital book sales.      Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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